Russel is a New York Law School graduate, LLOYD’S Of London, and is admitted to practice in New York.
Russel is fluent in Russian. He actively participates in his community, especially in mentorship and guidance programs as well as in improvement in the education of children.
Failure Is Not An Option
Russel prides himself on his passion and advice to families, Chief Executive Officers of major corporations, high net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, closely-held business owners, and all types of entrepreneurs and charitable organizations.
Practice Areas
As an Estate planning professional, Russel works with individuals, their families, and business owners who own many assets such as art collections, personal property, and significant real estate and business holdings in the United States and overseas. Russel’s law practice successfully balances multi-generation dynamics in families with professional business and charitable planning. He has extensive legal experience advising clients on business and familial dispute resolutions.
Recent Estate Planning Insights
- The New York Probate Process, Step by Step (2026)
- A Guide to the Surrogate’s Court Serving New York
- Executor and Administrator Duties in New York
- Dying Without a Will in New York: New York Intestacy Explained
- Will Contests and Estate Litigation in New York
- Small Estate (Voluntary) Administration in New York